Why is the Negro Lynched?
About this ebook
This remarkable work blends profound courage with rigorous analysis, providing essential insight into the mechanisms of racial terror and the urgent need for justice and reform. Douglass’s eloquence and moral authority remain deeply relevant today, inspiring readers to recognize the enduring struggle for civil rights and equality. Why is the Negro Lynched? is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand America’s racial past, confront injustice, and champion human dignity. Engage with this seminal text and join the vital conversation about race, violence, and humanity.
About the author
Frederick Douglass (c. 1818–1895) was a former enslaved African American who rose to become one of the most influential abolitionists, orators, writers, and social reformers of the 19th century. Escaping bondage, Douglass dedicated his life to fighting slavery, racial injustice, and inequality through powerful speeches, autobiographies, and activism. His works, including his compelling critiques of organized racial violence such as lynching, resonate with unwavering moral clarity and profound human empathy. Douglass’s legacy as a fearless advocate for justice and human dignity remains a beacon in the ongoing pursuit of civil rights and equality worldwide.
